Adult Education ESL Intructor

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Education ESL Teacher is responsible for providing English instruction and assessments to limited English proficient adult students, including curriculum development, evaluation of students’ progress, and accurate maintenance of all students’ records. Classroom instruction should be interactive and incorporate a variety of teaching techniques, including the use of audio-visual materials and real-life materials such as newspapers, catalogs, books, and maps.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience working with limited English proficient students, to include experience with language instruction is required.
• Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including low-income families.
• Self-motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site.
• Must possess working skills in the use of technology to deliver Distance Education instruction, communicate via e-mail and teach basic computer skills to the adult learner.
• Able to maintain BEST Literacy, Best Plus and Assessment Policy certifications as mandated by VDOE.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with specialists, program managers, school administration, and business/community partner agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Current teaching certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide English Instruction to limited English proficient adult students
• Develop and implement instructional lessons based on student’s proficiency level using content standards
• Administer assessments in accordance with vendor guidelines and VDOE policies.
• Maintain accurate data and student records using the VDOE Adult Student Profile Document (ASPD)
• Participates in staff development activities, staff meetings and curriculum development activities as required or assigned
• Provides on-going feedback to students regarding progress and areas for improvement
• Performs related work as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level